What to Do About Nursing Home Abuse? Image Source As the elderly population continues to grow, so does the problem of nursing home abuse. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, 1 in 10 American seniors are victims of elder abuse each year. Many elder abuse incidents go unreported, so the number is likely to be far higher. There are many reasons why nursing home abuse goes undetected. The victims may not communicate what is happening to them due to cognitive impairments. Additionally, even if they can speak up, they may be afraid of retaliation from their abusers. Furthermore, nursing home staff may be reluctant to report abuse for…